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Change of date for 2026 batch B stream ll closing ceremony

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Change of date for 2026 batch B stream ll closing ceremony  Asaba  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Delta State Secretariat, wishes to inform all stakeholders, Corps Members, invited guests and the general public that the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream II Orientation Course, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 25th August, 2026, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 26th August, 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by Stella-Maris Ogbummuo, Head, Information and Public Relations Unit on Monday. The statement said that the NYSC Delta State change in date is necessitated by the Federal Government EID_MAULUD Public Holiday on Tuesday 25th August, 2026. The statement said that all arrangements for the Ceremony remain unchanged. The time and venue remain the same. "The NYSC Delta State Secretariat regrets any inconvenience this change may cause all concerned and appreciates your kind understanding and cooperation," the statement quoted Og...

Tinubu's reforms impacting Nigerians, strengthening development framework -- Ifeajika

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 Tinubu's reforms impacting Nigerians, strengthening development framework -- Ifeajika  Asaba - Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Executive Assistant to Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), has lauded President Bola Tinubu's reforms for impacting Nigerians and strengthening development framework. Ifeajika, who doubles as Coordinator, Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), made the commendation when he  hosted RHA Unit Coordinators in Ward 3, Illah, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. According to him, the meeting was strategic grassroots engagement designed to appreciate the coordinators; councillors, unit coordinators, ward leaders and other stakeholders and to strengthen support for the Renewed Hope and M.O.R.E Agenda. "It also provided an opportunity to propagate the achievements and programmes of the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government and Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori-led Delta State Government". Addressing the delegation ...

2027: Oborevwori advises Omo-Agege to shun campaign of calumny

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2027: Oborevwori advises Omo-Agege to shun campaign of calumny  Campaign  By Clara Egbogota  Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged ex-Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege to focus on issue-based campaign, particularly on what he hoped to deliver to the people of his constituent. The governor spoke through the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, at a press conference on Friday in Asaba Aniagwu was reacting to a recent comment credited to Sen. Omo-Agege, who alleged that Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori was threatening his  life. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Delta State National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senatorial Candidate for Delta Central, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Friday, alleged that over 50 armed men attacked the venue of the party’s campaign meeting in Uvwie in the State. According to Omo-Agege, the incident which occured during his party's campaign was premeditated, alleging that Erube ...

Oborevwori tasks corps members on skill acquisition for self-relianc

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    Delta Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Brave Enodeh, taking salute on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony of Batch B, Stream II, corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku   Skill By Clara Egbogota Asaba, Aug.7  Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to take full advantage of the scheme’s Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme for self-reliance and economic growth. Oborevwori gave the advice on Friday at the Swearing-in ceremony of Batch B, stream II, corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku.   The governor was represented by the state Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Brave Enodeh. According to him, in today’s competitive world, success requires more than academic qualifications. The governor said that success would require innovation, adaptability and entrepreneurial skills. He said that for more than five decades, the NYSC scheme had strengthened...

Sen. Nwoko lost re-election bid to people of Delta North -- Ifeajika

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Sen. Nwoko lost re-election bid to people of Delta North  -- Ifeajika  Asaba - Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Executive Assistant to Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori on Public Enlightenment(Projects and Policies) on Tuesday, said Sen. Ned Nwoko lost his re-election bid to the people who elected him in 2023. Senator Ned Nwoko is the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ifeajika stated this at a press conference in Asaba while reacting to the recent court ruling that struck out Nwoko 's suit against former Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa's emergence as the APC candidate for the Delta North Senatorial District for the 2027 general elections.  He said that it was obvious that Nwoko lost the ticket to the power of the people whose loyalty have shifted to Sen. Okowa to contest in the coming election.  Ifeajika, former Chief Press Secretary to ex- Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, said the incumbent Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of the state has no hand in the APC Delt...

Summit: Delta banks on infrastructure, blue economy to attract investments

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 Summit: Delta banks on infrastructure, blue economy to attract investments The Secretary to the Delta government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Emu briefing newsmen ahead of the State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 slated for Aug. 3.to Aug. 5 on Wednesday in Asaba Investment ‎By Marvelous Uzoh/Eguonor Ighure ‎The Secretary to the State government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Emu has said that the state government would banks on its infrastructure, blue economy, special economic zone to attract Investments. ‎Emu disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday in Asaba to highlight the State Economic and Investment Summit slated for Aug. 3 to Aug. 5 in Asaba. ‎He said: “Delta is positioning itself as Nigeria’s emerging investment hub by leveraging on massive infrastructure development, abundant natural resources, reliable power supply and strategic maritime assets . ‎ “Delta banks on infrastructure, blue economy and special economic zones to attract investments to the state”. ‎He said that Gov. ...

Safe Blood Saves Lives: VCDF, Delta strengthen campaign for voluntary blood donation

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 Safe Blood Saves Lives: VCDF, Delta strengthen campaign for voluntary blood donation    Members of VCDF and others at the World      Blood Donor Day 2026 in Asaba, Delta Blood By Isioma Nwabasha Asaba- Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has called for strong partnerships to ensure safe and sufficient blood supply for an effective health system in the country. The VCDF’s Spokesperson, Mr Henry Udenenwu, made the call in a statement on Monday in Asaba. He said such partnerships were critical to achieving the 2025 World Health Organisation (WHO)’s global status report on blood safety and availability. Udenenwu said that relevant stakeholders partnered to commemorate World Blood Donor Day 2026 through a series of awareness campaigns and blood donation drives across Delta in support of the state’s healthcare delivery and blood safety initiatives. ”With support from Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company ...